These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Partybox Encore 2 ranks #4 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $330; the Soundboks Mix ranks #36 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $799.
The JBL Partybox Encore 2 is the lighter option. A compact karaoke party speaker with two wireless mics, better balanced sound than the original and a long battery. At 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Soundboks Mix at 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Soundboks Mix lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Soundboks Mix. Watch for: It still lacks some upper-bass punch and cannot match the scale of the larger PartyBoxes.
The Soundboks Mix is the longer-running pick. A rugged, weatherproof party speaker with a swappable battery that runs all day at mid volume and fast USB-C charging. It is rated for 40 hours of battery against 15 for the JBL Partybox Encore 2. The tradeoff: Doesn’t have as deep of bass as higher-ranked speakers, and can sound somewhat bright in the treble.
Buy the JBL Partybox Encore 2 ($330) for a boombox speaker; the Soundboks Mix ($799) suits a party speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Encore 2 | Soundboks Mix | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $330 | $799 |
| Ranked | #4 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #36 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| EQ | Yes (7 band App EQ) | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP65 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 121dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) | 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 2 Included | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.2 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS | 72W |
| Dimensions | 12.6” x 13.3” x 10.4” (319.5 x 338.6 x 263 mm) | 19.1” x 13.5” x 10.9” (484 x 342 x 276 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 135mm (5.25”) woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75”) dome tweeters | 10” woofer, 1.2” tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz | - |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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